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Feature: Music on the Apple iPad: iTunes lite

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

iPad’s music browser looks and acts like iTunes, but it’s really a bit of a hybrid between the iTunes interface and the capabilities of the iPod’s browser. Here’s what it includes and what’s missing.

Audio Technica USB turntable honours Technics

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010

For all you vinyl nerds out there looking for a USB turntable that holds up to the standards of the pre-digital era, the Audio Technica AT-LP120-USB offers a shining ray of hope.

Remote control X-Wing storms CES

Friday, January 8th, 2010

OK, so it’s not controlled via iPhone like Parrot’s AR.Drone, but compared to much of the worthy but slightly dull displays at CES this year, this one’s worth a few column inches.

Review: Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.

Review: Altec Lansing inMotion Classic

Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

The Altec Lansing inMotion Classic offers a stylish way to play your iPod or iPhone around your home. It sounds remarkable for its size, but it lacks the low-end oomph of a larger system.

How to set up an iPod Shuffle

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

Learn how to configure an iPod Shuffle using Apple’s iTunes software, and some tips on setting up volume control and media syncing.

How to edit an MP3 audio file

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

Do you have a song or voice recording that you wish you could trim down or cut out just the part you want? Here’s what you need to know to open up and edit an MP3 file.

How to set-up an iPod Nano

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

If you’ve just got your first iPod Nano, this video and slideshow tutorial will help you through the process of setting it up and syncing it with media from your computer.

Reviews Roundup: Four touchscreen MP3 players

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The iPod Touch may get all the glory, but a few other touchscreen MP3 players have recently crept into the mix. Here are a few available now.

DIY: Set up an Apple iPod Touch

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Learn how to configure an iPod Touch using Apple’s iTunes software, and get tips on using the Touch’s email, Wi-Fi and parental controls.

DIY: Record audio with your computer

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Learn the basics of recording voice and music onto a computer using microphones, audio cables and USB adapters.

How to quickly add media to iTunes 9

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Do you dare to download music and video from sources other than iTunes? CNET’s Donald Bell shows off a new feature in iTunes 9 that lets you add media downloads to your iTunes library with a minimum of hassle.

Review: Denon AVR-1910

Monday, October 19th, 2009

The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it’s held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

Review: Philips GoGear Vibe

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

The Philips GoGear Vibe isn’t the best budget MP3 player we’ve seen, but its enviable colour screen, photo viewer and video playback make it one of the most well-rounded in the price range.

Review: Apple iTunes 9

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

iTunes 9 is a natural, yet relatively minor, evolution of Apple’s popular media management software and is a required download for new iPod owners.

Review: Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB)

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.

Review: Apple iPod Classic 160GB

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

The iPod Classic refines the formula that put the iPod on the map. Few can match its combination of storage capacity, battery life and intuitive user interface.

Feature: Making sense of digital video files

Monday, August 31st, 2009

CNET’s Donald Bell helps make sense of the confusing world of digital video file formats and explains some common terms and concepts.

DIY: Do more with Last.fm

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Learn some tips and tricks for getting the most out of internet streaming music service Last.fm.

How to make video playlists for iTunes, iPod and iPhone

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Video playlists are less common than their music counterparts. This guide will help you through the few hurdles worth knowing about.